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roulade definition

rou·lade (ro̵̅o̅ läd′)

noun

  1. a musical ornament consisting of a rapid succession of tones sung to one syllable
  2. a slice of meat rolled, usually with a filling of minced meat, and cooked

Etymology: Fr < rouler, to roll

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